Sim's 4's Past Event Unveils Historical Display Study Techniques

Week 2 of The Sims 4's Blast from the Past event presents a puzzling challenge: studying a Historical Display. This guide provides a step-by-step solution, addressing common issues players encounter.

Locating a Historical Display:

The Week 2 quest requires interaction with a Historical Display, found within museums. Use your in-game map to locate a museum (indicated by a pillar icon). Municipal Muses in Willow Creek and The Future's Past in Oasis Springs are conveniently located near other event tasks.

Studying the Display:

Once inside a museum, locate a painting or sculpture (both qualify as Historical Displays). Click on the chosen item and select the "View" option. Successful interaction is confirmed by the appearance of the Emit icon.

Troubleshooting Common Problems:

Many players report difficulties with the "View" option, often attributed to mods. If you're experiencing this issue, temporarily disabling mods might resolve the problem. If the problem persists, attempting to view multiple displays across different museums may provide a workaround. EA's awareness of this issue is hoped for, pending a solution.

Complete Week 2 Quest List:

Successfully studying a Historical Display is just one part of Week 2's challenges. The complete list includes:

Echoes of Time Quests:

• Read the History of Time Travel at a Library
• Experience the Past by Playing The Sims Archives vol. 2
• Study a Historical Display at a Museum
• Ask an Elder about the Shard
• Research Shards of Time
• Search Objects for Shards of Time (3)
• Show Emit the Shards of Time

Inventing the Past Quests:

• Read Theoretical Electronics at a Library
• Collect Platinum
• Collect Ironyum
• Repair Something while Handiness Level 2 or Higher
• Exercise Your Mind while Level 2 or Higher in Logic
• Obtain an Electronic Upgrade Part
• Build the Time Travel Component

The Sims 4 is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.